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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.03, 35,056.08 and 17,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.03, 35,056.08 and 17,870.94 is: 24,652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.03 : 35,056.08 = 17,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.03/35,056.08 = 17,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.03x = 35,056.08 × 17,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.03x = 626,485,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,485,102.32/25,413.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.12

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